Asked by Michael Morrison on Jun 21, 2024
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Increasing the surface area of the plates will cause the capacitance of a capacitor to _____.
A) decrease
B) increase
C) stay the same
Surface Area
The amount of surface of an object, generally expressed in square inches, square feet, etc.
Capacitance
The ability of a system to store electrical charge when voltage is applied, typically measured in Farads.
- Identify and describe the physical and operational characteristics of capacitors.
Verified Answer
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Zybrea KnightJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Increasing the surface area of the plates in a capacitor allows more charge to be stored for a given voltage, thus increasing the capacitance.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and describe the physical and operational characteristics of capacitors.